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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns from £498

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CNS
12 Aug — 19 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to Cairns
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to Cairns. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 July 2026.

Wed 28/1021:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1106:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£906
Fri 4/922:00
LHR
-
CNS
3 stops37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/907:00
CNS
-
LHR
3 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£971
Sun 25/1021:00
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops52h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1106:00
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£1,022
Sat 28/1110:25
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/111:50
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops61h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,047
Sat 28/1120:35
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop34h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 30/118:20
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop34h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,071
Wed 26/822:40
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/919:10
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops58h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7£1,082
Wed 16/920:35
LHR
-
CNS
1 stop35h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 4/1018:15
CNS
-
LHR
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/7£1,109
Wed 16/916:50
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops41h 40m
Emirates
Sun 4/1018:55
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops30h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7£1,121
Tue 1/922:15
LHR
-
CNS
2 stops29h 40m
Emirates
Sun 4/1018:55
CNS
-
LHR
2 stops30h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 9/7£1,130

Find flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Heathrow (LHR) to Cairns (CNS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 13 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£906

One-way from

£498

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,867
28/10-11/11
  • 28/10-11/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 45m total
  • London to Cairns
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4/11
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 10m total
  • London to Cairns
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£187 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow to Cairns that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

21:25-19:20

2 stops35h 55m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

14:55-15:25

2 stops34h 30m

£1,141

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 2/9

22:15-19:30

2 stops36h 15m

Cairns

Sun 27/9

10:10-12:25

2 stops35h 15m

£1,219

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

14:25-08:40

2 stops33h 15m

Cairns

Fri 2/10

10:10-12:25

2 stops35h 15m

£1,251

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 22/9

20:35-17:00

1 stop59h 25m

Cairns

Fri 2/10

18:15-19:30

1 stop34h 15m

£1,303

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 4/9

22:15-15:00

2 stops31h 45m

Cairns

Thu 24/9

10:10-12:25

2 stops35h 15m

£1,313
Fastest return journey

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 30/10

20:35-17:20

1 stop34h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/11

18:20-07:40

1 stop23h 20m

£1,440

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Fri 14/8

20:35-17:00

1 stop35h 25m

Cairns

Sun 13/9

18:15-19:30

1 stop58h 15m

£1,547
Cheapest one-way

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

22:10-08:30

3 stops49h 20m

£542

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Tue 1/9

21:20-22:40

2 stops40h 20m

£560

LondonCairns

LHR - CNS

LHRCNS

London Heathrow

Sat 22/8

22:15-09:20

3 stops50h 05m

£613

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £948). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,867). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairns

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairns. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairns. Reviews last updated 13 July 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lajpat,Aug 2024

CCU - SIN

The meal served onboard was excellent - we had a mashed potato with chicken.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lajpat,Aug 2024

CCU - SIN

The meal served onboard was excellent - we had a mashed potato with chicken.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,409 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lajpat,Aug 2024

CCU - SIN

The meal served onboard was excellent - we had a mashed potato with chicken.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,572 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Lajpat,Aug 2024

CCU - SIN

The meal served onboard was excellent - we had a mashed potato with chicken.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Heathrow to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from London Heathrow?

    Most people fly into Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight to Cairns from London Heathrow. On average, Cairns has 0 inbound flights from London Heathrow per day from 3 airlines. Cairns is conveniently located just 2.8 mi from Cairns’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

    A quick flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns can take about 36h 15m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,219. The distance from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is about 9409 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns is Cathay Pacific. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £876 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, starting at £1,048 and £1,077 round-trip. Cathay Pacific is 34% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Heathrow to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Heathrow to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Heathrow to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Heathrow to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns (average of £948). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to Cairns in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,867). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Heathrow to Cairns

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow to Cairns. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest£876Average£1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,048Average£1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,077Average£1,231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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